Manager, Product Development & Production

ABOUT US

Fashion Novais the worlds leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women Men Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwideFashion Novaearned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022 alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.

Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006 from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings Saghian launched the e-commerce website forFashion Novain 2013 pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable on-trend size-inclusive clothing online powered by an innovative social media-first marketing strategy.

Today Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!

The brands name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B Drake 21 Savage Saweetie The Game Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion Ice Spice Chris Brown Floyd Mayweather Rick Ross Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As the Manager Product Development & Production you are the architect of our apparel categories. Youll blend market research and trend analysis to develop styles that outperform the competition in quality price and design. From optimizing our current vendor base to scouting new global partners youll lead the charge in making our products the best in the market. This role is for a strategic thinker who balances the technical side of garment construction with the business savvy needed to hit target costs and lead times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive Development: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of all new styles from initial counter-development through final production.

• Execute Strategy: Ensure the apparel business plan translates into high-quality products that hit seasonal goals.

• Calendar Mastery: Build and manage precise T&A calendars across all global factories to ensure on-time delivery.

• Financial Oversight: Analyze quotes and negotiate fabric trim and yarn costs to hit aggressive target margins.

• Production Integrity: Monitor daily status of lab dips strike-offs and technical specs ensuring total compliance with brand standards.

• Tactile Approval: Evaluate all fabrics and yarns for hand-feel weight and quality using expert technical knowledge.

• Denim & Wash Expertise: Lead wash development and manage wash band ranges for premium denim execution.

• Sample Management: Oversee the approval of protos fits and patterns from initial sketch to final placement.

• Global Liaison: Maintain daily communication with overseas offices and vendors to ensure seamless workflow.

• Leadership: Build train and mentor a growing product development team.

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate with Buying and Marketing to align on product knowledge and successful launches.

• Market Intel: Travel for comp shopping and trade shows to keep our assortments ahead of industry trends.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Tech & Logistics: Proficient in Google Suite/Office with elite organization and time-management skills.

• Master Negotiator: Strong follow-up skills with the ability to influence and secure favorable pricing.

• Effective Communicator: Able to articulate complex product details clearly to both internal teams and global partners.

• Detail-Obsessed: Sharp attention to detail with the ability to maintain quality in a fast-paced setting.

• Agile Thinker: Highly independent proactive and capable of pivoting priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Background: AFA/AA in Fashion Merchandising or Business or equivalent industry experience.

• Languages: English required; additional languages are a plus.

• Availability: Monday Friday Core Business Hours Onsite in Beverly Hills

BENEFITS

• NEWstate-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical Dental and Vision
• 401k match with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
• Summer Fridays Early Departure
• Team bonding events and programs
• Attractive employee discounts!

Fashion Nova LLC and subsidiaries thereof is an Equal Opportunity are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily will continue to recruit hire train and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity religion age status as a protected veteran criminal history or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual any such characteristic nor any other classification protected by local state andor federal law.

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